Modern Dublin

This grouping of pictures is intended to show Dublin as it is today. Necessarily, the city has a rich heritage that is still reflected in what you see: for example, the intricate interwoven design in the lawn of the garden behind the Dublin Castle (photo 3), seen also in lace curtains, etched window glass, embroidery and all sorts of things. We've included one statue, of renowned Member of Parliament Sir Benjamin Lee Guinness, followed by his brewery, some scenes of the city from its top, and young people relaxing with the free pint offered at the end of a tour of the place (photos 9 - 13).

Photos 16 and 17 are of the River Liffy, which divides the city neatly in half, provides pleasant areas for sitting in the sun, and had only one boat upon it during our stay, a sight-seeing boat to accomodate tourists. Why there was none other we didn't find out. Photos 23 and 24 are at Trinity College, whose library museum safeguards The Book of Kells, and 27 is the Irish National Museum.

On the same little street where we stayed were a number of little restaurants/coffee shops/cafes. And also there in the heart of these the magnificent modern mural shown in photos 30 and 31. You'll note the differences (from the original) in dress and faces. I liked particularly the fact that the people of Dublin could have supper with those depicted.

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